Events and Festivals
Your Guide to Share in The Good Times Happening in the Blue Mountains.
With so much to explore and do in the Blue Mountains why not go and enjoy some wonderful events and festivals happening throughout the year. You could book your holiday or getaway to coincide with the top events happening in the Blue Mountains.
Calendar of Festivals and Events
July 2009
Blue Mountains - Yulefest
July and August
Every year between June and August the area in revels in Yulefest. When Christmas is celebrated in July. Since the early 80's the people of the Blue Mountains have been celebrating Yulefest it began when a group of Irish men were staying at the Mountain Heritage Hotel. They were enjoy sitting around the warm log fire while snow was falling outside. They said to their host that "it feels like Christmas at home in Ireland". The host thought it would be a great idea to re-create for his Irish guests, a festive 'Winter Christmas' atmosphere with all the trimmings including falling snow, Christmas feasts of turkey, mince pies and plum puddings with brandy custard are all part of the Yulefest celebrations.
The Chalet has 2 night packages for Yulefest celebrations that include traditional CHRISTMAS DINNER SATURDAY NIGHT -all the trimmings including ' Entertainment, Sing a Long and a visit from SANTA
Wizard's School of Magic - Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
9 May to 12 Sep 2009
Let your kids join in on the fun at Wizard's School of Magic. With an hour and a half of magical craft and fun activities including a Jumping Castle (weather
permitting). This should suit wizards of all ages! After the workshop, why not continue on to the Zig Zag Railway for their Wizard's Express?
Wizard's School of Magic Dates:
Saturday 11th July
Saturday 8th August
Saturday 12th September
10.30am - 12noon or 1.30pm - 30.00pm
$15 per child
Bookings essentail, please call 4567 2154
Mountain Magic at Mount Tomah - Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
27th June to 23 Aug 2009
Address: Bells Line of Road via Bilpin New South Wales 2758, Australia
Discover the magic of winter at Mount Tomah with an exibition of ethereal works from prominent Blue Mountains artists in the Visitor Centre and a wonderland of activity in the Garden. The exibition will include works available for purchase through the Gardens Shop.
Gardens open 10am - 4pm
Call 4567 2154 for more information
Magnificient Mad Mobile - Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens
16th July to 24 July 2009
Address: Bells Line of Road via Bilpin New South Wales 2758, Australia
Make Mad Mobiles from the riches of Mount Tomah Botanic Garden during these school holidays.
11.00am in Waratah Education Centre.
$12.00 per child plus garden entry
Adults - garden entry only
Booking essential, please call 4567 2154
August 2009
Wizards Express 2009 - Zig Zag Railway
Saturday 8 August and Saturday 12 September
This exciting journey on the Wizard’s Express is two hours of magical fun and laughter combined with a train ride, departing Platform 9 3/4, Clarence Station, Blue Mountains NSW.
Begin your journey boarding the train, prospective house members will be put under the sorting hat for carriage selection prior to Hagrid checking and seeing the train away on its journey. Food, such as lizards, worms, frogs, sows ears etc. will be served on the move. Of course for fun not eating.
Blue Horizons - Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens
29th August to 20th September
Address: Bells Line of Road via Bilpin New South Wales 2758, Australia
Wyn Jones' remarkable photographic exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the designation of the Blue Mountains National Park. Witness how Wyn has captured the essence of the Blue Gum Forest in his works.
From 10am - 4pm in the Visitor Centre.
Free after garden entry
Spring into Colour - Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens
1 Sep to 30 Nov 2009 Annual
Starting mid September, visitors will be greeted by the vibrant colour of spring flowers at the Garden entry. The mass plantings will provide a spectacular display to whet the appetite for the 70 acres of spring delights inside the Garden.
When: All spring, 10 am-4 pm (5 pm with start of daylight saving)
Location: Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Price: Garden entry fee applies
Enquiries: phone 4567 2154
Wild About Waratahs Festival - Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens
19 Sep 2009 to 4 Oct 2009
To celebrate our state floral emblem and inspire a love of Waratahs in the wild, this year's program includes the state-wide Waratah bloom competition, displays, growing advice, NPWS guided walk, Waratah farm open day, information panels, school art competition and plant sales.
October 2009
Leura Garden Festival
Leura Gardens Festival open gardens to the public in spring to raise funds for Katoomba Hospital.
Saturday 3rd October 2009
to Sunday 11th October 2009 inclusive.
Open 9.30am to 4.30pm dailySaturday 3rd October 2009
to Sunday 11th October 2009 inclusive.
Open 9.30am to 4.30pm daily
June 2010
Winter Magic Festival
Annual June - Whole month plus a big extra special day.
When your feet touch the platform at Katoomba
Station you'll hear it. As you walk up the steps that
lead to Katoomba Street you'll see and feel it. In a
moment you're part of the Blue Mountains biggest
annual event, the Winter Magic Festival.
Sitting atop the ancient mountain ridges of a World
Heritage National Park is the idyllic location of
Australia's largest community festival. .
This is the weekend when musicians and magicians,
jugglers and gymnasts, choirs, clowns and community
take over the main street of one of Australia's most
famous towns. The Blue Mountains is known as NSW inaugural City of the Arts and Katoomba is the heart of
that city. "Now in its 16th year, the Festival has grown to the point where we can't contain all the fun to one day. This year we have also introduced a large programme of satellite events. One Saturday in
June will remain the big day it has always been, we have a number of supporting events that we are particularly proud to host, "says Festival Director
Warren Ross.
Blue Mountains - Fine Food and Wine with Attitude
FairAnnual - April or May
This terrific festival is held in Blackheath at the Blue Mountains. You will get to taste and experience magic cool-climate wines through tastings and stalls.
Contact Blackheath & District Chamber of Commerce and Community Inc. for event details and contact phone numbers.
To add an event please email admin@bookbluemountains
